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Removal Procedure

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  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
  2. Remove the cooling fan shroud assembly. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement (L26)  or Fan Shroud Replacement (LD8) .
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Condenser Lines
    GM1664239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the condenser line to radiator retaining bolt.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Inlet & Outlet Hoses
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  4. Using J 38185  reposition the hose clamps from the radiator outlet hose.
  5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Condenser & Bolts
    GM1664240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.
    7. Fig 4: Locating Condenser Lower Attachment Points
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    IMPORTANT: Care should be taken when removing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.
  7. Lift the condenser upward slightly in order to release the lower feet from the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.
    8. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Radiator
    GM1664982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lift the radiator up and out the vehicle.
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